Religion briefs -- Published Nov. 24, 2012

"If Every Day Were Christmas - Tis the Season" is the topic for Unity of Stockton's gathering at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 2027 W. March Lane, Suite No. 5, Stockton.

By The Record

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By The Record

Posted Nov. 24, 2012 at 12:01 AM

By The Record

Posted Nov. 24, 2012 at 12:01 AM

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"If Every Day Were Christmas - Tis the Season" is the topic for Unity of Stockton's gathering at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 2027 W. March Lane, Suite No. 5, Stockton.

Information: (209) 466-5569 or unityofstockton.com.

"Birthing a New World" is the theme of the annual winter festival from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at 270 Hanford St., Suite A, Sutter Creek.

There will be a potluck winter soup lunch. Weekly activities include qigong at 5 p.m. Sundays; ACIM study group at 7 p.m. Tuesdays; chi meditation at 6 p.m. Wednesdays; and spiritual practices at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Information: (209) 418-9003 or sophiaswell.org.

Rosalyn D. Lee, CEO and founder of the OrFan International Project, will speak at an informational brunch meeting at 11 a.m. Dec. 1 at Eastside Church of God in Christ, 3206 E. Marsh St., Stockton.

Churches and community and elected officials are invited to learn about the nonprofit corporation designed to assist the youths of Stockton.

Information: (209) 470-0046.

In celebration of 60 years of faith, Presentation Chorale will present Musical Blessings at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Church of Presentation, 1515 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton.

The music of Gustav Holst, J.S. Bach, George Handel, Carl Stamitz and John Rutter will be featured. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door and are available at the Ministry Center, 6715 Leesburg Place.

Information: (209) 320-5717.

Voices for the King, a men's choir from Ripon, will hold a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at First Baptist Church, 1511 Catherine Way, Escalon.

The concert is free and open to the public, and a love offering will be taken.

Information: (209) 838-3213.

The Las Posadas Candlelight Walk will begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 on Spanish Street in Sutter Creek. Receive candles and song booklets, then follow Joseph and Mary through downtown looking for shelter. Any child can be a shepherd, angel or animal. Canned food donations accepted. There will be cookies, hot beverages and a free Christmas musical program featuring local musicians and singing groups.

Information: (209) 267-1344.

Unity of Stockton will have a workshop on spiritual astrology from 10 a.m. to noon and from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 12 at 2025 W. March Lane, Suite No. 5, Stockton.

Admission is $10 per class. Call or email with birthdate, time and place of birth and leave with a personalized Chart Wheel.

Information: (209) 466-5569 or office@unityofstockton.com.

St. John's Anglican Church, 316 N. El Dorado St., Stockton, will host a service of Lessons and Carols from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 23.

There will be readings recounting the anticipation of the Christ child, along with choral selections performed by the St. John's choir. A reception follows in the historic Guild Hall.

Admission is free, and off-street parking is available near the church, just north of the Regal Cinemas City Center 16 theater complex.

Information: (209) 466-6916.

The Stockton Church of Scientology will host a lecture at 7 p.m. Friday at 2540 Pacific Ave., No. 8, Stockton.

The 90-minute talk with be on the topic of "What is Scientology?" Doors open at 6:30 p.m.